TI TPS79433DGNR

TPS79401, TPS79418
TPS79425, TPS79428
TPS79430, TPS79433
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ULTRALOW-NOISE, HIGH PSRR, FAST RF 250-mA LOW-DROPOUT LINEAR
REGULATORS
FEATURES
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250-mA Low-Dropout Regulator With Enable
Available in 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 2.8 V, 3 V, 3.3 V, and
Adjustable (1.2 V to 5.5 V)
High PSRR (60 dB at 10 kHz)
Ultralow Noise (32 µVrms, TPS79428)
Fast Start-Up Time (50 µs)
Stable With a 2.2-µF Ceramic Capacitor
Excellent Load/Line Transient Response
Very Low Dropout Voltage (155 mV at Full
Load)
Available in MSOP-8 and SOT223-6 Packages
The TPS794xx family of low-dropout (LDO) linear
voltage regulators features high power-supply rejection ratio (PSRR), ultralow-noise, fast start-up, and
excellent line and load transient responses in small
outline, MSOP-8 PowerPAD™ and SOT223-6 packages. Each device in the family is stable with a small
2.2-µF ceramic capacitor on the output. The family
uses an advanced, proprietary BiCMOS fabrication
process to yield extremely low dropout voltages (e.g.,
155 mV at 250 mA). Each device achieves fast
start-up times (approximately 50 µs with a 0.001-µF
bypass capacitor) while consuming low quiescent
current (170 µA typical). Moreover, when the device
is placed in standby mode, the supply current is
reduced to less than 1 µA. The TPS79428 exhibits
approximately 32 µVRMS of output voltage noise at
2.8 V output with a 0.1-µF bypass capacitor. Applications with
analog components
that
are
noise-sensitive, such as portable RF electronics,
benefit from the high PSRR and low noise features as
well as the fast response time.
APPLICATIONS
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RF: VCOs, Receivers, ADCs
Audio
Bluetooth™, Wireless LAN
Cellular and Cordless Telephones
Handheld Organizers, PDAs
DGN PACKAGE
MSOP PowerPAD
(TOP VIEW)
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
IN
NC
EN
GND
NC − No internal connection
DCQ PACKAGE
SOT223-6
(TOP VIEW)
EN
IN
GND
OUT
NR
1
2
3
4
5
0.35
80
IOUT = 10 mA
70
IOUT = 250 mA
60
50
40
30
VIN = 4.3 V,
VOUT = 3.3 V,
CIN = 1 µF,
COUT = 10 µF,
CNR = 0.01 µF
20
6
GND
TPS79428
OUTPUT SPECTRAL NOISE DENSITY
vs
FREQUENCY
90
Ripple Rejection (dB)
OUT
NC
FB
NR
TPS79433
RIPPLE REJECTION
vs
FREQUENCY
Output Spectral Noise Density (µV/√Hz)
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DESCRIPTION
10
0
10
100
1k
COUT = 2.2 µF,
CNR = 0.1 µF,
VIN = 3.8 V
0.30
0.25
IOUT = 250 mA
0.20
0.15
0.10
IOUT = 1 mA
0.05
0
10 k
100 k
Frequency (Hz)
1M
10 M
100
1000
10000
100000
Frequency (Hz)
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of Texas
Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
PowerPAD is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
Copyright © 2001–2004, Texas Instruments Incorporated
TPS79401, TPS79418
TPS79425, TPS79428
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This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated
circuits be handled with appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation
procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision
integrated circuits may be more susceptible to damage because very small parametric changes could
cause the device not to meet its published specifications.
ORDERING INFORMATION
PRODUCT
TPS79401
VOLTAGE
PACKAGE
TJ
MSOP-8
AXL
SOT223-6
PS79401
Adjustable
MSOP-8
TPS79418
TPS79423
SYMBOL
AXM
1.8 V
SOT223-6
PS79418
MSOP-8
AYB
2.5 V
SOT223-6
PS79425
-40°C to 125°C
MSOP-8
TPS79428
2.8 V
SOT223-6
TPS79430
TPS79433
2
AYC
PS79428
MSOP-8
AYD
SOT223-6
PS79430
3V
MSOP-8
AYE
SOT223-6
PS79433
3.3 V
PART NUMBER
TRANSPORT MEDIA,
QUANTITY
TPS79401DGNR
Tape and Reel, 2500
TPS79401DGNT
Tape and Reel, 250
TPS79401DCQR
Tape and Reel, 2500
TPS79401DCQ
Tube, 78
TPS79418DGNR
Tape and Reel, 2500
TPS79418DGNT
Tape and Reel, 250
TPS79418DCQR
Tape and Reel, 2500
TPS79418DCQ
Tube, 78
TPS79425DGNR
Tape and Reel, 2500
TPS79425DGNT
Tape and Reel, 250
TPS79425DCQR
Tape and Reel, 2500
TPS79425DCQ
Tube, 78
TPS79428DGNR
Tape and Reel, 2500
TPS79428DGNT
Tape and Reel, 250
TPS79428DCQR
Tape and Reel, 2500
TPS79428DCQ
Tube, 78
TPS79430DGNR
Tape and Reel, 2500
TPS79430DGNT
Tape and Reel, 250
TPS79430DCQR
Tape and Reel, 2500
TPS79430DCQ
Tube, 78
TPS79433DGNR
Tape and Reel, 2500
TPS79433DGNT
Tape and Reel, 250
TPS79433DCQR
Tape and Reel, 2500
TPS79433DCQ
Tube, 78
TPS79401, TPS79418
TPS79425, TPS79428
TPS79430, TPS79433
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
over operating temperature range unless otherwise noted (1)
VALUE
VIN range
-0.3 V to 6 V
VEN range
-0.3 V to VIN + 0.3 V
VOUT range
-0.3 V to 6 V
Peak output current
Internally limited
ESD rating, HBM
2 kV
ESD rating, CDM
500 V
Continuous total power dissipation
See Dissipation Ratings Table
Junction temperature range, TJ
-40°C to 150°C
Storage temperature range, Tstg
-65°C to 150°C
(1)
Stresses beyond those listed under absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under recommended operating
conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
PACKAGE DISSIPATION RATINGS
PACKAGE
AIR FLOW
(CFM)
RθJC(°C/W)
RθJA(°C/W)
TA ≤ 25°C
POWER RATING
TA = 70°C
POWER RATING
TA = 85°C
POWER RATING
0
8.47
55.09
2.27 W
1.45 W
1.18 W
DGN
150
8.21
49.97
2.50 W
1.60 W
1.30 W
250
8.20
48.10
2.60 W
1.66 W
1.35 W
6
5
PD (W)
4
Condition 1
CONDITIONS
3
1
2
Condition 2
2
PACKAGE
SOT223
SOT223
PCB AREA
4in2
Top Side Only
0.5in2 Top Side Only
θJA
53°C/W
110°C/W
1
0
0
25
50
75
100
TA (°C)
125
150
Figure 1. SOT223 Power Dissipation
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Over recommended operating temperature range (TJ = -40°C to 125°C), VEN = VIN, VIN = VOUT(nom) + 1 V (1), IOUT = 1mA,
COUT = 10µF, CNR = 0.01 µF, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at 25°C.
PARAMETER
VIN
Input voltage (1)
IOUT
Continuous output current
VFB
Internal reference
VOUT Output voltage range
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
0
TPS79401
TJ = 25°C
1.220
TPS79401
Accuracy (1)
VOUT + 1 V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5 V
Output voltage line regulation
(∆VOUT%/∆VIN) (1)
VOUT + 1 V < VIN ≤ 5.5 V
Load regulation (∆VOUT%/∆IOUT)
0 µA < IOUT < 250 mA
0 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 250 mA
UNIT
5.5
V
250
mA
1.230
V
VFB
5.5 - VDO
V
-3.0
+3.0
%
0.12
%/V
0.05
10
mV
IOUT = 250 mA
155
210
TPS79430
IOUT = 250 mA
155
210
TPS79433
IOUT = 250 mA
145
200
Output current limit
VOUT = 0 V
925
Ground pin current
0 µA < IOUT < 250 mA
170
220
µA
Shutdown current (3)
VEN = 0 V
0.07
1
µA
FB pin current
VFB = 1.8 V
1
µA
Power-supply ripple
rejection
TPS79428
Output noise voltage (TPS79428)
Time, start-up (TPS79428)
2.7 V < VIN < 5.5 V
f = 100 Hz
IOUT = 250 mA
65
f = 10 kHz
IOUT = 250 mA
60
f = 100 kHz
IOUT = 250 mA
40
CNR = 0.001 µF
55
CNR = 0.0047 µF
36
CNR = 0.01 µF
33
CNR = 0.1 µF
32
CNR = 0.001 µF
50
BW = 100 Hz to 100
kHz, IOUT = 250 mA
RL - 14 Ω, COUT = 1 µF
CNR = 0.0047 µF
mV
mA
dB
µVRMS
70
CNR = 0.01 µF
µs
100
High-level enable input voltage
2.7 V < VIN < 5.5 V
1.7
VIN
Low-level enable input voltage
2.7 V < VIN < 5.5 V
0
0.7
V
EN pin current
VEN = 0
1
1
µA
UVLO threshold
VCC rising
UVLO hysteresis
4
1.225
MAX
TPS79428
Dropout voltage (2)
VIN = VOUT(nom) - 0.1 V
(1)
(2)
(3)
TYP
2.7
Minimum VIN is 2.7 V or VOUT + VDO, whichever is greater.
Dropout is not measured for the TPS79418 and TPS79425 since minimum VIN = 2.7 V.
For adjustable versions, this applies only after VIN is applied; then VEN transitions high to low.
2.25
2.65
100
V
V
mV
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TPS79425, TPS79428
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM—ADJUSTABLE VERSION
OUT
IN
Current
Sense
UVLO
SHUTDOWN
ILIM
R1
_
GND
+
FB
EN
UVLO
R2
Thermal
Shutdown
Quickstart
Bandgap
Reference
1.225 V
VIN
250 kΩ
External to
the Device
Vref
NR(1)
(1) Not Available on DCQ (SOT223) options.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM—FIXED VERSION
OUT
IN
UVLO
Current
Sense
GND
SHUTDOWN
ILIM
R1
_
EN
+
UVLO
Thermal
Shutdown
R2
Quickstart
VIN
R2 = 40k
Bandgap
Reference
1.225 V
250 kΩ
Vref
NR
Terminal Functions
TERMINAL
DESCRIPTION
NAME
DGN
(MSOP)
DCQ
(SOT223)
NR
4
5
Connecting an external capacitor to this pin bypasses noise generated by the internal bandgap. This
improves power-supply rejection and reduces output noise.
EN
6
1
The EN terminal is an input which enables or shuts down the device. When EN goes to a logic high, the
device will be enabled. When the device goes to a logic low, the device is in shutdown mode.
FB
3
5
This terminal is the feedback input voltage for the adjustable device.
GND
5, PAD
3
Regulator ground.
IN
8
2
Unregulated input to the device.
NC
2, 7
OUT
1
No internal connection.
4
Output of the regulator.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TPS79433 OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
TPS79428 OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
3.290
TPS79428 GROUND CURRENT
vs
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
190
2.800
3.285
IOUT = 1 mA
2.795
VIN = 3.8 V,
COUT = 10 µF
185
3.280
180
IOUT = 1 mA
3.270
3.265
3.255
2.780
2.765
0
50
100
IOUT (mA)
200
250
170
IOUT = 250 mA
160
IOUT = 200 mA
−40 −25 −10 5
155
150
−40 −25 −10 5
20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
TJ (°C)
20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
TJ (°C)
Figure 2.
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
TPS79428 OUTPUT SPECTRAL
NOISE DENSITY
vs
FREQUENCY
TPS79428 OUTPUT SPECTRAL
NOISE DENSITY
vs
FREQUENCY
TPS79428 OUTPUT SPECTRAL
NOISE DENSITY
vs
FREQUENCY
Output Spectral Noise Density (µV/√Hz)
0.30
0.25
0.20
IOUT = 250 mA
0.15
0.10
IOUT = 1 mA
0.05
1.8
0.35
COUT = 2.2 µF,
CNR = 0.1 µF,
VIN = 3.8 V
COUT = 10 µF,
CNR = 0.1 µF,
VIN = 3.8 V
0.30
Output Spectral Noise Density (µV/√Hz)
0.35
0.25
0.20
IOUT = 1 mA
0.15
0.10
IOUT = 250 mA
0.05
100
1000
10000
100
100000
1000
10000
COUT = 10 µF,
IOUT = 250 mA
VIN = 3.8 V
1.6
1.4
CNR = 0.001 µF
1.2
CNR = 0.0047 µF
1.0
CNR = 0.01 µF
0.8
CNR = 0.1 µF
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
100
0
0
100000
1000
10000
100000
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
Figure 7.
TPS79428 ROOT MEAN SQUARED
OUTPUT NOISE
vs
CNR
TPS79433 OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
vs
FREQUENCY
TPS79428 DROPOUT VOLTAGE
vs
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
10
60
VIN = 3.8 V,
COUT = 10 µF
40
30
20
200
IOUT = 250 mA
IOUT = 1 mA
1
VDO (mV)
ZO, Output Impedance (Ω)
50
250
VIN = 4.3 V,
COUT = 10 µF,
IOUT = 250 mA,
COUT = 10 µF
0
0.001
Figure 8.
0.1
100
50
IOUT = 1 mA
0.020
0.0047
0.01
CNR (µF)
150
IOUT = 250 mA
0.100
10
6
175
165
2.770
3.250
Output Spectral Noise Density (µV/√Hz)
2.785
2.775
3.260
RMS Output Noise (µVRMS)
VIN = 3.8 V
COUT = 10 µF
IGND (µA)
3.275
V OUT (V)
V OUT (V)
2.790
10
100
1k
10 k
100 k
Frequency (Hz)
Figure 9.
1M
10 M
0
−40 −25 −10 5
20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
TJ (°C)
Figure 10.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
TPS79433 RIPPLE REJECTION
vs
FREQUENCY
90
90
80
80
IOUT = 250 mA
60
50
40
VIN = 4.3 V,
VOUT = 3.3 V,
CIN = 1 µF,
COUT = 10 µF,
CNR = 0.01 µF
10
0
10
100
70
60
50
40
VIN = 4.3 V,
VOUT = 3.3 V,
CIN = 1 µF,
COUT = 2.2 µF,
CNR = 0.01 µF
20
10
1k
10 k
100 k
1M
10
10 M
30
VIN = 4.3 V,
VOUT = 3.3 V,
CIN = 1 µF,
COUT = 2.2 µF,
CNR = 0.1 µF
10
10 k
100 k
1M
0
10 M
10
100
1k
10 k
100 k
1M
10 M
Figure 11.
Figure 12.
Figure 13.
TPS79433 OUTPUT VOLTAGE,
ENABLE VOLTAGE
vs
TIME (START-UP)
TPS79433
LINE TRANSIENT RESPONSE
TPS79433
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
VIN (V)
VIN = 4.3 V,
VOUT = 3.3 V,
IOUT = 250 mA,
COUT = 2.2 µF
Frequency (Hz)
IOUT = 250 mA,COUT = 10 µF,
CNR = 0.1 µF, dv/dt = 1 V/µs
5.5
5.0
250
50
0
4.5
10
3
∆VOUT (mV)
VOUT, VEN (V)
40
Frequency (Hz)
6.0
CNR = 0.0047 µF
2
CNR = 0.001 µF
1
0
−10
0
−50
−20
0
0
80 160 240 320 400 480 560 640 720 800
100
200
300
400
0
500
30
60
90
120
0.02A
s
150
180
210
Time (µs)
Time (µs)
Figure 14.
Figure 15.
Figure 16.
TPS79425
POWER-UP/POWER-DOWN
TPS79433 DROPOUT VOLTAGE
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
TPS79401 DROPOUT VOLTAGE
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
Time (µs)
4.5
250
200
VOUT = 2.5 V,
RL = 10 Ω
4.0
di
dt
VIN = 4.3 V,
COUT = 10 µF
−30
0
TA = 125°C
TA = 125°C
TA = 25°C
200
3.5
150
VIN
3.0
VOUT
2.0
1.5
VDO (mV)
TA = 25°C
2.5
VDO (mV)
Power-Up (500 mV/div)
1k
50
Frequency (Hz)
V_Enable
0
100
IOUT = 250 mA
60
20
0
4
2
70
IOUT = 250 mA
30
IOUT = 10 mA
80
IOUT = 10 mA
IOUT (mA)
20
90
∆VOUT (mV)
30
TPS79433 RIPPLE REJECTION
vs
FREQUENCY
Ripple Rejection (dB)
Ripple Rejection (dB)
IOUT = 10 mA
70
Ripple Rejection (dB)
TPS79433 RIPPLE REJECTION
vs
FREQUENCY
100
150
100
TA = −40°C
TA = −40°C
1.0
50
COUT = 10 µF,
CNR = 0.01 µF,
IOUT = 250 mA
50
0.5
0
−0.5
0
0
1.4
2.8
4.2
5.6
t (ms)
Figure 17.
7.0
8.4
9.8
0
25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
IOUT (mA)
Figure 18.
0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
VIN (V)
Figure 19.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
TPS79428 TYPICAL REGIONS OF
STABILITY EQUIVALENT SERIES
RESISTANCE (ESR)
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
COUT = 2.2 µF
TA = −40 to 85°C
10
Region of Instability
1
0.1
Region of Stability
0.01
COUT = 10 µF
TA = −40 to 85°C
10
Region of Instability
1
0.1
Region of Stability
0.01
0
25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
IOUT (mA)
Figure 20.
8
100
ESR, Equivalent Series Resistance (Ω)
ESR, Equivalent Series Resistance (Ω)
100
TPS79428 TYPICAL REGIONS OF
STABILITY EQUIVALENT SERIES
RESISTANCE (ESR)
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
1
10
20
40
60 80
IOUT (mA)
Figure 21.
120 200 250
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
The TPS794xx family of low-dropout (LDO) regulators has been optimized for use in noise-sensitive equipment.
The device features extremely low dropout voltages, high PSRR, ultralow output noise, low quiescent current,
and enable input to reduce supply currents to less than 1 µA when the regulator is turned off.
A typical application circuit is shown in Figure 22.
VIN
IN
VOUT
OUT
TPS794xx
EN
GND
NR
0.1µF
2.2µF
0.01µF
Figure 22. Typical Application Circuit
External Capacitor Requirements
A 0.1-µF or larger ceramic input bypass capacitor, connected between IN and GND and located close to the
TPS794xx, is required for stability. It improves transient response, noise rejection, and ripple rejection. A
higher-value input capacitor may be necessary if large, fast-rise-time load transients are anticipated or the device
is located several inches from the power source.
Like most low dropout regulators, the TPS794xx requires an output capacitor connected between OUT and GND
to stabilize the internal control loop. The minimum recommended capacitance is 2.2 µF. Any 2.2 µF or larger
ceramic capacitor is suitable.
The internal voltage reference is a key source of noise in an LDO regulator. The TPS794xx has an NR pin which
is connected to the voltage reference through a 250-kΩ internal resistor. The 250-kΩ internal resistor, in
conjunction with an external bypass capacitor connected to the NR pin, creates a low-pass filter to reduce the
voltage reference noise and, therefore, the noise at the regulator output. In order for the regulator to operate
properly, the current flow out of the NR pin must be at a minimum, because any leakage current creates an IR
drop across the internal resistor thus creating an output error. Therefore, the NR capacitor must have minimal
leakage current. The bypass capacitor should be no more than 0.1 µF to ensure that it is fully charged during the
quickstart time provided by the internal switch shown in the functional block diagram.
For example, the TPS79428 exhibits only 32 µVRMS of output voltage noise using a 0.1-µF ceramic NR capacitor
and a 2.2-µF ceramic output capacitor. Note that the output starts up slower as the bypass capacitance
increases due to the RC time constant at the NR pin that is created by the internal 250-kΩ resistor and external
capacitor.
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Board Layout Recommendation to Improve PSRR and Noise Performance
To improve ac measurements like PSRR, output noise, and transient response, it is recommended that the board
be designed with separate ground planes for VIN and VOUT, with each ground plane connected only at the ground
pin of the device. In addition, the ground connection for the bypass capacitor should connect directly to the
ground pin of the device.
THERMAL RESISTANCE
vs
PCB COPPER AREA
Thermal Resistance − θ JA ( ° C/W )
180
CIRCUIT BOARD COPPER AREA
Surface-Mount Package
1 oz. Copper
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
SOT223 Surface-Mount Package
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
PCB Copper Area − in
Figure 23. Thermal Resistance vs PCB Area for the SOT223-6.
Power and Dissipation and Junction Temperature
Specified regulator operation is assured to a junction temperature of 125°C; the maximum junction temperature
should be restricted to 125°C under normal operating conditions. This restriction limits the power dissipation the
regulator can handle in any given application. To ensure the junction temperature is within acceptable limits,
calculate the maximum allowable dissipation, PD(max), and the actual dissipation, PD, which must be less than or
equal to PD(max).
The maximum-power-dissipation limit is determined using the following equation:
T max T
A
P
J
D(max)
R
θJA
(1)
where:
• TJmax is the maximum allowable junction temperature.
• RθJA is the thermal resistence juntion-to-ambient for the package. See the power dissipation table and
Figure 1
• TA is the ambient temperature.
The regulator dissipation is calculated using:
P
D
V
IN
V
OUT
IOUT
(2)
Power dissipation resulting from quiescent current is negligible. Excessive power dissipation triggers the thermal
protection circuit.
Regulator Mounting
The tab of the SOT223-6 package is electrically connected to ground. For best thermal performance, the tab of
the surface-mount version should be soldered directly to a circuit-board copper area. Increasing the copper area
improves heat dissipation. Solder pad footprint recommendations for the devices are presented in an application
bulletin Solder Pad Recommendations for Surface-Mount Devices, literature number AB-132, available from the
TI web site (www.ti.com).
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TPS79401, TPS79418
TPS79425, TPS79428
TPS79430, TPS79433
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Programming the TPS79401 Adjustable LDO Regulator
The output voltage of the TPS79401 adjustable regulator is programmed using an external resistor divider as
shown in Figure 24. The output voltage is calculated using:
V
OUT
V
REF
1 R1
R2
(3)
where:
• VREF = 1.2246 V typ (the internal reference voltage).
Resistors R1 and R2 should be chosen for approximately 40-µA divider current. Lower value resistors can be
used for improved noise performance, but the device wastes more power. Higher values should be avoided as
leakage current at FB increases the output voltage error. The recommended design procedure is to choose
R2 = 30.1 kΩ to set the divider current at 40 µA, C1 = 15 pF for stability, and then calculate R1 using:
V
R1 OUT 1
V
REF
R2
(4)
In order to improve the stability of the adjustable version, it is suggested that a small compensation capacitor be
placed between OUT and FB. For voltages < 1.8 V, the value of this capacitor should be 100 pF. For voltages
> 1.8 V, the approximate value of this capacitor can be calculated as:
(3 x 10 –7) x (R1 R2)
C1 (R1 x R2)
(5)
The suggested value of this capacitor for several resistor ratios is shown in the table below. If this capacitor is
not used (such as in a unity-gain configuration) or if an output voltage < 1.8 V is chosen, then the minimum
recommended output capacitor is 4.7 µF instead of 2.2 µF.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
PROGRAMMING GUIDE
VIN
IN
1 µF
R1
EN
NR
GND
FB
0.01 µF
†
VOUT
OUT
TPS794xx
R2
C1
2.2 µF
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
R1
R2
C1
2.5 V
31.6 kΩ 30.1 kΩ
22 pF
3.3 V
49.9 kΩ 30.1 kΩ
15 pF
3.6 V
59 kΩ 30.1 kΩ
15 pF
Not Available on the DCQ package.
Figure 24. TPS79401 Adjustable LDO Regulator Programming
Regulator Protection
The TPS794xx PMOS-pass transistor has a built-in back diode that conducts reverse current when the input
voltage drops below the output voltage (e.g., during power-down). Current is conducted from the output to the
input and is not internally limited. If extended reverse voltage operation is anticipated, external limiting might be
appropriate.
The TPS794xx features internal current limiting and thermal protection. During normal operation, the TPS794xx
limits output current to approximately 925 mA. When current limiting engages, the output voltage scales back
linearly until the overcurrent condition ends. While current limiting is designed to prevent gross device failure,
care should be taken not to exceed the power dissipation ratings of the package or the absolute maximum
voltage rating of the device. If the temperature of the device exceeds approximately 165°C, thermal-protection
circuitry shuts it down. Once the device has cooled down to below approximately 140°C, regulator operation
resumes.
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